On September 21, 1957, the unforgettable opening theme song, Park Avenue Beat, by Fred Steiner, alerted viewers that they were in for a treat for the next hour. That theme song signaled the beginning of one of the longest-running and most successful legal dramatic TV series in television history.
The TV show, Perry Mason, would run for 9 seasons and 271 episodes. It would set the standard for legal dramas and remains in syndication more than 59 years after the last episode aired. Headed by the stellar cast of Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman and Ray Collins, Perry Mason was “must watch” TV every Saturday and (starting in 1961) Sunday night.
Welcome to my tribute page based on the CBS TV series: Perry Mason.
The (Back) Story – Who is Perry Mason?
Great Episodes – 9 Great Episodes that defined the character, Perry Mason.
Great Perry Mason Links – Looking for info on Perry Mason. This page is not a definitive list, but it’s a good one.
The Required Legal Stuff – Exactly what it says.